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Civil War - Co. C, 60th Georgia, Infantry.
WARDLAW, Capt. J. C. -
Capt. J.C. Wardlaw passes to the other side
One of Walker County's most highly esteemed and worthy citizens answers last call-impressive funeral services
In the death of Capt. J.C. Wardlaw, which occurred at his home on North Main Street last Friday night at 11 o'clock. There passed out of life one of Walker County's oldest and most prominent citizens.
Capt. Wardlaw was a native of Lawrence County, Georgia, where he was born June 20, 1827 and was therefore in his eighty ninth year. He was a member of the old Wardlaw family, members of which have been noted over the South in various walks of life.
As a young man he entered the mercantile business, in which he made a decided success. In 1855 he went to Chattanooga and opened up a general merchandise store on Market street, which he conducted with marked success for a number of years. In 1860 he came back to LaFayette and opened up a store on the site now occupied by the Messenger. He was soon interrupted by the Civil War. His war record is most noteworthy. He enlisted in the sixtieth Georgia and was rapidly promoted to the captaincy of the company.
After the war, he again opened up his mercantile establishment here and continued actively in this business until 1875, when he retired from active business.
By industry and good business judgement Capt. Wardlaw amassed quite a large fortune, accumulating a large lot of real estate and farms in the county as well as some valuable city property in Chattanooga.
Capt. Wardlaw was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Holden of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and his second , who survives him, Mrs. Carry Jones. No children were born to the second marriage, but three sons by the first marriage survive him. These are J. A. Wardlaw of Chattanooga, and W. H. Wardlaw of LaFayette, and John Wardlaw of Trion.
Always loyal to the church, the Methodist being his choice, Capt. Wardlaw served a long number of years on the official board. He was generous toward the church and took an active interest in all of its various operations, contributing liberally to all of the institutions. He also gave of his time and energy untiringly.
The funeral services which were held Sunday morning from the residence, were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N.A.White.
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Walker County Messenger - December 8, 1916.
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Civil War - Co. C, 60th Georgia, Infantry.
WARDLAW, Capt. J. C. -
Capt. J.C. Wardlaw passes to the other side
One of Walker County's most highly esteemed and worthy citizens answers last call-impressive funeral services
In the death of Capt. J.C. Wardlaw, which occurred at his home on North Main Street last Friday night at 11 o'clock. There passed out of life one of Walker County's oldest and most prominent citizens.
Capt. Wardlaw was a native of Lawrence County, Georgia, where he was born June 20, 1827 and was therefore in his eighty ninth year. He was a member of the old Wardlaw family, members of which have been noted over the South in various walks of life.
As a young man he entered the mercantile business, in which he made a decided success. In 1855 he went to Chattanooga and opened up a general merchandise store on Market street, which he conducted with marked success for a number of years. In 1860 he came back to LaFayette and opened up a store on the site now occupied by the Messenger. He was soon interrupted by the Civil War. His war record is most noteworthy. He enlisted in the sixtieth Georgia and was rapidly promoted to the captaincy of the company.
After the war, he again opened up his mercantile establishment here and continued actively in this business until 1875, when he retired from active business.
By industry and good business judgement Capt. Wardlaw amassed quite a large fortune, accumulating a large lot of real estate and farms in the county as well as some valuable city property in Chattanooga.
Capt. Wardlaw was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Holden of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and his second , who survives him, Mrs. Carry Jones. No children were born to the second marriage, but three sons by the first marriage survive him. These are J. A. Wardlaw of Chattanooga, and W. H. Wardlaw of LaFayette, and John Wardlaw of Trion.
Always loyal to the church, the Methodist being his choice, Capt. Wardlaw served a long number of years on the official board. He was generous toward the church and took an active interest in all of its various operations, contributing liberally to all of the institutions. He also gave of his time and energy untiringly.
The funeral services which were held Sunday morning from the residence, were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N.A.White.
Obituary Published -
Walker County Messenger - December 8, 1916.
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Military -
Civil War - Co. C, 60th Georgia, Infantry.
WARDLAW, Capt. J. C. -
Capt. J.C. Wardlaw passes to the other side
One of Walker County's most highly esteemed and worthy citizens answers last call-impressive funeral services
In the death of Capt. J.C. Wardlaw, which occurred at his home on North Main Street last Friday night at 11 o'clock. There passed out of life one of Walker County's oldest and most prominent citizens.
Capt. Wardlaw was a native of Lawrence County, Georgia, where he was born June 20, 1827 and was therefore in his eighty ninth year. He was a member of the old Wardlaw family, members of which have been noted over the South in various walks of life.
As a young man he entered the mercantile business, in which he made a decided success. In 1855 he went to Chattanooga and opened up a general merchandise store on Market street, which he conducted with marked success for a number of years. In 1860 he came back to LaFayette and opened up a store on the site now occupied by the Messenger. He was soon interrupted by the Civil War. His war record is most noteworthy. He enlisted in the sixtieth Georgia and was rapidly promoted to the captaincy of the company.
After the war, he again opened up his mercantile establishment here and continued actively in this business until 1875, when he retired from active business.
By industry and good business judgement Capt. Wardlaw amassed quite a large fortune, accumulating a large lot of real estate and farms in the county as well as some valuable city property in Chattanooga.
Capt. Wardlaw was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Holden of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and his second , who survives him, Mrs. Carry Jones. No children were born to the second marriage, but three sons by the first marriage survive him. These are J. A. Wardlaw of Chattanooga, and W. H. Wardlaw of LaFayette, and John Wardlaw of Trion.
Always loyal to the church, the Methodist being his choice, Capt. Wardlaw served a long number of years on the official board. He was generous toward the church and took an active interest in all of its various operations, contributing liberally to all of the institutions. He also gave of his time and energy untiringly.
The funeral services which were held Sunday morning from the residence, were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N.A.White.
Obituary Published -
Walker County Messenger - December 8, 1916.
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#46978819.
Civil War - Co. C, 60th Georgia, Infantry.
WARDLAW, Capt. J. C. -
Capt. J.C. Wardlaw passes to the other side
One of Walker County's most highly esteemed and worthy citizens answers last call-impressive funeral services
In the death of Capt. J.C. Wardlaw, which occurred at his home on North Main Street last Friday night at 11 o'clock. There passed out of life one of Walker County's oldest and most prominent citizens.
Capt. Wardlaw was a native of Lawrence County, Georgia, where he was born June 20, 1827 and was therefore in his eighty ninth year. He was a member of the old Wardlaw family, members of which have been noted over the South in various walks of life.
As a young man he entered the mercantile business, in which he made a decided success. In 1855 he went to Chattanooga and opened up a general merchandise store on Market street, which he conducted with marked success for a number of years. In 1860 he came back to LaFayette and opened up a store on the site now occupied by the Messenger. He was soon interrupted by the Civil War. His war record is most noteworthy. He enlisted in the sixtieth Georgia and was rapidly promoted to the captaincy of the company.
After the war, he again opened up his mercantile establishment here and continued actively in this business until 1875, when he retired from active business.
By industry and good business judgement Capt. Wardlaw amassed quite a large fortune, accumulating a large lot of real estate and farms in the county as well as some valuable city property in Chattanooga.
Capt. Wardlaw was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Holden of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and his second , who survives him, Mrs. Carry Jones. No children were born to the second marriage, but three sons by the first marriage survive him. These are J. A. Wardlaw of Chattanooga, and W. H. Wardlaw of LaFayette, and John Wardlaw of Trion.
Always loyal to the church, the Methodist being his choice, Capt. Wardlaw served a long number of years on the official board. He was generous toward the church and took an active interest in all of its various operations, contributing liberally to all of the institutions. He also gave of his time and energy untiringly.
The funeral services which were held Sunday morning from the residence, were conducted by his pastor, Rev. N.A.White.
Obituary Published -
Walker County Messenger - December 8, 1916.
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#46978819.
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